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The October Edit:
Curating Cozy Vibes and Fall Musings

October is an exciting month for CH. Queue travel, project photoshoots, publication features, and continued…
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The High Desert Tumalo Ranch Rumpus Room

Welcome to one of my favorite spots in our home—what we lovingly call the “rumpus…
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Why We Opted for a Dutch Door

A quick history lesson … From the moment we started planning our Tumalo home here…
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An Interior Designer’s List of Reliable Etsy Vendors

If you’ve been following along here at Clouz Houz for a while, you already know…
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Sandstone
Idella Top
Embroidered Daisy Bandana
Broken Arrow Melody Cuff
Paloma Upholstered Amber Swivel Dining Chair
Finley Curio Cabinet
The Horse Lodge Cardigan
Louis XV Copper Pot
Organic Percale Printed Sheet Set
Zanzibar Pillow Cover
Antique Brass Tap Faucet
Antique Iron Log Holder
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The September Edit: Curated, Seasonal Must-Haves

Ah, September—my favorite time of year, and also my birthday month (happy Libra season)! There’s…
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Why We Chose No Upper Cabinets in our Kitchen

This might be a little controversial, but we decided not to incorporate upper cabinets in…
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Beautiful Bedroom Design Tips

For some, the bedroom is just a place to crash after a long day. It’s…
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The Tumalo Rumpus Room Reveal

Hey friends — we just shared a reel about how every room should tell a…
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Texas Pool, Aug. 1970 by Amanda Snyder
Outdoor Side Table
Kelly Wearstler: Coffee Table Book
Lafayette Whitewashed Wood Nightstand
L.L. Bean Boat & Tote
Mavis Ruffle Trim Flat Clutch
Hollywood Regency Upholstered Sofa with Fringe Skirt
Wallflower Tile
Oyster Plate
Tiger Pillow
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Porcelain Pendant
The Harlow Wide-Leg Pant
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The August Edit: Linger Longer

Embracing the Present The summer months are such precious days, aren’t they? We have limited…
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Faible Modern 4-Piece Wheat Performance Velvet Sectional
Derrico Acacia Wood Coffee Table
Aspen Chair
Texas Pool, Aug. 1970 by Amanda Snyder
Westlake, Cal. Aug. 1970 by Amanda Snyder
Linen Hand Block-Printed Pillow Cover
Rivera Sofa
Espira Round Cream Marbled Resin Coffee Table
Cigar Accent Chair
Linen Hand Block-Printed Pillow Cover
Cabinet Maker’s Picture Light
Gold Inlay Dice Case
Coterie Burnt Orange Rug
Creative Co-Op Metal Martini Table
Crackled Moth Wall Art
Audrey Three Seater Sofa
Theo Coffee Table
Nunez Hand-Knotted Wool Rug
Alameda Floor Lamp
Eight Homes: Clements Design
Vintage Art Book | Dali
Pheasant Feather Triptych Framed Print
Hand-painted Porcelain Posy Dish
Ross Ceramic Multi Taper Holder
Audris Martini Table
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Our Proven Methods for Pairing a Sofa with a Coffee Table

When it comes to designing your room layout and deciding on which furniture to purchase,…
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John Derian Picture Book
Art House – Assouline Coffee Table Book
The Italian Dream book
The Garden Book
Tom Ford
Found Reclaimed Wood Bowl
Ruffled Marble Bowl
Antler
Modern Brass Sconce
Pair of Mahogany Wooden Armchairs with Wicker Grid Seats
Fluted Marble Bowl
Marble Candlestick Holder
Genuine Sea Coral
White Quartz Geode
Italian Travertine Coffee Table
Anna Antique Brass Taper Holder
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Shop Our Living Room: High Desert Tumalo Ranch

The living room at our high desert Tumalo ranch home is finally coming together! I’ve…
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The Rush House Original rug
Suede Fringe Stool
Vintage 1950s Thonet Style Bentwood Revolving Coat Stand
Meera – Hand Block-printed Linen Pillowcase
Tulip Coco Pillow
Tube Swing Arm Wall Light
Large Antique Church Pew Bench
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Tumalo Entryway: Space Optimization & Solutions

Let’s talk entryways, shall we? It’s funny – we’ve shared all sorts of updates about…
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After designing and remodeling so many kitchens, here are 5 mistakes I’II never make again:
1. Not taking cabinetry to the ceiling.
That awkward gap collects dust and instantly makes a kitchen feel builder-grade. Full-height cabinetry feels intentional and custom.
2. Forgetting landing space.
Every appliance needs a place to land. No counter next to the fridge or range = daily frustration.
3. Using the same cabinet hardware knobs and pulls throughout. Mix styles for interest (I can’t wait to share what I’ve picked for our new kitchen)
4. Underestimating drawer storage.
Drawers > lower cabinets. Always. Deep drawers for pots, pans, and dishes change everything. I hate digging through cabinet shelving!
5. Relying on one overhead light.
Layered lighting (pendants, cabinet lighting, sconces) is what makes a kitchen feel warm and personal.
If you’re planning a remodel, save this for later🤍 Sharing cabinet and counter details soon!
We painted our dining room pink... and I’d do it again in a heartbeat.
This is Setting Plaster by @farrowandball, and it completely transformed our dining room at the Sixth Street Bungalow in Columbia, Tennessee. It’s not bubblegum. 
It’s not trendy. Joa Studholme, one of color curators at F & B created this beautiful hue when she discovered the beauty in her home with freshly plastered walls. And I just love it!
Depending on the light, it shifts from soft blush to a muted clay tone, which makes the room feel romantic and cozy without feeling overly sweet. I love how it warms up the wood floors. As Joa explains, it feels like a big hug!
If you’ve been nervous to step away from white, this is your sign.
Save this for your paint list and share it with someone who would absolutely love this color.
Share with someone who needs to hear this!!
I didn’t fully understand this early in my career. I thought good design was 90% about pulling together beautiful finishes and getting the palette right.
But over time (and after walking through many homes), here’s what I noticed:
The homes that felt the best weren’t always the most expensive. Or the most styled. They were the ones where everything worked together in a way that supported the people living there. And the homeowners? They weren’t constantly tweaking or second-guessing. They were living.
That’s when I realized design is about creating a space that quietly holds you.
When a home feels right, you can’t always explain why. But you feel it immediately. And once you feel it, you can’t un-feel it.